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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream Versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

General Moisturizer
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

21 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
100% use every day
2,926 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
KC.'s avatar

KC.

6 months ago
Review

Loved the old version for winter use. This is like the lighter version of laroche posay cicaplast. I haven’t tried the new version but my partner loves it

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#works well

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients

2.9 /5
from 37 ratings
Pilling (17) Great Value (14) Works Well (12)
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Ela

3 months ago
Review

It’s a great starter product with azelic acid.
The price is relatively cheap, the tube will last you long time and it delivers what it should - azelic acid.
However, despite people’s suggestions here I personally would not use it as last step. It does not say it on their homepage but azelic acid has usually low ph. Thus adding it as last step might cause damaged skin barrier on a long run! Show more

#great value
#drying
#works well
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anniec

1 year ago
Review

Hate
I have rosacea and perioral dermatitis so I thought this would heal my skin but I HATE it. It’s silicone based so it dries matte and you can’t apply sunscreen or any makeup on top. You also can’t reapply because it’ll start pilling. Don’t even think about touching your face after putting this on because it’ll pill. It also stings really bad which is the opposite of what you need for rosacea Show more

#irritating
#heavy
#pilling